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Former House speaker Brad Wilson wants to âmake Washington more like Utah,â a place that balances its budget and that works together. He says his ability to lean into issues, build coalitions and get things done make him the best candidate to replace Sen. Mitt Romney. He called Putin a "thug" and a "war criminal," but also said as senator, he would want a clear answer on the endgame in Ukraine, as well as a US border wall before sending more money. Israel has his whole-hearted support.
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Utah Headlines Political news - Utah Rep. Ryan Wilcox and the Major League Baseball bill (UPR)
- Northern Utah projects receive over $500,000 in federal funding to reduce energy costs (Cache Valley Daily)
Eclipse - NASA has confirmed that the solar eclipse wonât poison your food (Deseret News)
- Thunderstorm forecasts threaten to obscure views of the solar eclipse in path of totality (Deseret News)
- Beyond totality: Rare phenomena to watch out for during the solar eclipse (KSL)
- Can taking eclipse photos damage your smartphone? Yes, experts warn (ABC4)
- What foods are associated with the solar eclipse? (Deseret News)
- Krispy Kreme launches limited-edition Total Solar Eclipse Oreo doughnut (Deseret News)
- Burger King is giving away free Whoppers during the solar eclipse (Deseret News)
- The religious significance of the solar eclipse (Deseret News)
- The perfect celestial soundtrack to the total solar eclipse (NPR)
Utah news - Utah trooper who fell off bridge credits series of miracles for his survival (KSL)
- As hundreds remain stranded following Taiwan earthquake, Utahns in the country share experience (Deseret News)
- Utah dad who died rescuing children in crash remembered as âselflessâ (KSL)
- Police say use of racial slur clearly audible as they investigate racist incidents toward Utah team (AP)
Business/Tech - Job growth in Utahâs tech sector is stagnant, a report says. Hereâs why. (Salt Lake Tribune)
- US job growth beats expectations in March; wages increase steadily (Wall Street Journal)
Crime/Court - Payson man charged with using stun gun, participating in Jan. 6 riots at US Capitol (KSL)
Culture Education - Starting this fall, your child needs be potty trained before enrolling in kindergarten (Deseret News)
- Opinion: Parents should have a say in what their children read â but they shouldnât decide for my entire classroom (Salt Lake Tribune)
- Utah students to have out-of-this-world conversation with astronaut in space (ABC4)
Environment - Utahâs snowpack is one for the records, breaking the one set in 1983 (Deseret News)
- As states argue over who should cut their Colorado River use, a new plan puts the environment first (Salt Lake Tribune)
Health - FDA approves AI tool to detect sepsis risk (Deseret News)
- Vaccine exemption rates and missing measles shots have Utah health officials on guard (KUER)
Housing - More people renting but not because they canât afford a home (Deseret News)
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National Headlines General - This LA heist sounds like a thriller novel. Thieves stole $30 million in cash on Easter Sunday (NPR)
- Whatâs wrong with the economy? Itâs you, not the data. Many Americans believe that the economy and their finances are worse than they really are (Wall Street Journal)
Political news - US House Republican infighting threatens to further delay Ukraine aid package (Wall Street Journal)
- Ukraine tells Trump to emulate Reagan as Putin readies major spring offensive (Politico)
- Judge rules Trump's Mar-a-Lago classified documents case can proceed (NPR)
- José Andrés is channeling his grief and influence to change Israel policy (Wall Street Journal)
Election news Ukraine ðºð¦ - Ukrainian forces try to hold Russians back from stronghold in east (Reuters)
- Russia renews big attacks on Ukrainian power grid using better intelligence and new tactics (AP)
Israel and Gaza - Six months later: Inside the attack on an Israeli kibbutz (Deseret News)
- Israel sacks two officers after finding grave errors in strike on aid workers (Reuters)
- Biden warns Netanyahu the situation in Gaza is âunacceptableâ (Washington Post)
- Trump urges Netanyahu to âget it over with,â questions Israelâs approach to war in Gaza (Washington Post)
World news - New mass graves in Rwanda reveal cracks in reconciliation efforts, 30 years after the genocide (AP)
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 | News Releases More than 4 in 10 Utah caregivers report financial and mental stress A new Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute report details Utahâs caregiversâ workforceâs employment challenges and support needs. It highlights differentiation in caregiving experiences depending on age, gender, income, employment status, hours of caregiving, and living situation. Although many Utah caregivers balance the demands of work, family, and caregiving in ways they feel are acceptable, certain subsets of caregivers defined by age, gender, income, employment status, hours of caregiving, and living situation need more support. (Read More)
UVUâs Entrepreneurship Institute welcomes new director Seth Jenson Utah Valley University (UVU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Seth Jenson as the new director of the Entrepreneurship Institute. Jenson assumed his role in January 2024 and has already made significant strides in advancing UVUâs commitment to fostering entrepreneurial excellence. With a wealth of experience in entrepreneurial strategy and innovation ecosystems, Jenson joins UVU from the prestigious University of Oxford, where he lectured and conducted groundbreaking research. His expertise and passion for community building, innovation, strategy, and experiential learning make him an invaluable addition to the Entrepreneurship Institute. (Read More)
Utah Jump$tart Coalition, Utah Treasurer Marlo Oaks, and USBE seek nominations for Utah Financial Education Hall of Fame The Utah Jump$tart Coalition, Utah Treasurer Marlo M. Oaks, and the Utah State Board of Education today announced the launch of the Utah Financial Education Hall of Fame, which recognizes Utah educators and administrators who exemplify excellence in empowering Utahâs youth with financial knowledge and skills. The nomination period for the five award categories opens today and closes on April 30, 2024. Four educators and one administrator will be recognized at a Utah Jump$tart Coalition event on June 10. (Read More) | | |
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Upcoming - April 10 â Utah Valley Chamber Pillar of the Valley recognizing Gail Miller, 7:00-9:00 pm, Register here
- April 11-12 â One Utah Summit, Grand America Hotel, Register here
- April 18 â Utahnsâ Perceptions of the Challenges Facing Women and Girls, 12:00-1:15 pm, Register here
- April 20 â United Utah Partyconvention
- April 27 â State GOP and Democratic Conventions
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On This Day In History - 1588 - Thomas Hobbes is born. He was an English philosopher known for his work âLeviathan.â
- 1614 - American Indian princess Pocahontas and daughter of chief Powhatan marries English colonist John Rolfe.
- 1722 - Europeans discover Easter Island
- 1792 - George Washington vetoes his first bill.
- 1876 - âArsenal Hillâ, now Capitol Hill, exploded after 40 tons of gunpowder ignited. Debris covered a 2-mile radius.
- 1887 - Helen Keller learns w.a.t.e.r from teacher Anne Sullivan.
- 1901 - Hattie Alexander is born. She became a pediatrician and microbiologist who identified and studied antibiotic resistance caused by random genetic mutations in DNA. She was the first woman elected president of the American Pediatric Society.
- 1911 - 100,000 to 500,000 people march in New York City to attend the funeral of seven unidentified victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire in late March
- 1933 - FDR creates Civilian Conservation Corp that puts tens of thousands of Americans to work
- 1955 - Winston Churchill retires as prime minister.
- 2008 - Charlton Heston dies at age 84
- 2063 - Earth's 1st contact with the extraterrestrial Vulcan species in the Star Trek universe
Quote of the Day âI believe that you should follow the model of Utah back in Washington where every department and every specific part of federal government has its own budget (and) lawmakers participate in crafting those budgets.â âBrad Wilson
On the Punny Side I was walking in the jungle and saw a lizard on his hind legs telling jokes. I turned to a local tribesman and said "That lizard's really funny." The tribesman replied, "That's not a lizard. He's a stand up chameleon." | | |
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